Saint
Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 30. Venerated as apostles who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles as a patron when they bear the name Cleopas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.